Furniture Shipping Cost from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

Izmir-based Arkas Line (including its feedering arm EMES) leads the league of the largest Turkish container operators with a gap of 61% or 21,400 teu over second ranked Akkon Lines. Arkas Line has by far the longest history of all Turkish carriers, dating back to 1902, when the company was founded by Gabriel J.B.

The cheapest way to ship from Turkey to the USA is usually sea freight (ocean freight) for bulk/heavy items, though it's slow (weeks), using LCL (Less than Container Load) to share space. For smaller packages, compare carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS (especially Flat Rate boxes for heavy items fitting inside), often finding discounts via platforms like ParcelABC or Take and Ship for better rates than standard post, while services like Yollando help consolidate purchases for better per-item cost.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA currently costs roughly $3,000 to $7,000+, with West Coast routes generally cheaper ($3k-$6k) and East Coast routes more expensive ($4k-$7.5k+), depending heavily on market demand, specific ports, surcharges, and peak seasons. Expect to pay more during busy periods and factor in additional costs for customs, insurance, and inland transport, which aren't always included in base rates.